American Theatre of Actors will present a benefit concert May 11 for St. Joseph's Indian School in Chamberlain, SD, which serves the impoverished Lakota children of the Pine Ridge and other reservations.

Jane Culley, producer of the event and vice president of American Theatre of Actors, said in a statement, "I received a letter from St. Joseph’s recently about the Lakota youth at risk, and the extremely high suicide rate of these children (10 times the national average for youth aged 13 to 24). I was compelled to do something more to help, hence this benefit.”

St. Joseph's Indian School has served Lakota (Sioux) children and families since 1927. Their mission — to educate Native American youth mind, body, heart and spirit — drives them to house and educate 200 children each year in a place where child poverty and abuse are serious issues.

The evening will be held at the American Theatre of Actors, which is located at 314 West 54th Street. Tickets are available through www.SmartTix.com for $25 or at the door for $40. For additional information, call (917) 913-1903.